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    Europe’s first solar powered tunnel planned for Paris-Amsterdam high-speed rail link

    Posted on June 6, 2011 by gavril

    The Paris-Amsterdam rail link is geared up to play host to Europe’s first solar powered tunnel. Running a length of 2.1 miles, the tunnel will use about 50,000 solar panels that will bath in the sun and generate enough energy … Continue reading3 →

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    The CitySpeed Turbine can generate energy from wind in New York’s transit tunnels

    Posted on February 2, 2011 by gavril

    The GE Power Your Home Ecoimagination Challenge sure is seeing some pretty neck-to-neck competition, with entries required to design a green future home. Out of all these, one entry sure sparked our interest, transit tunnels that generate energy! An idea … Continue reading3 →

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    Japan’s resort lures tourists to a tunnel lit with 3 million solar powered lights

    Posted on February 11, 2009 by deepa

    Japan, the land of rising sun, never fails to lure the rest of the residents of earth for its innovative personality. Be it gadgets, technology, cuisine or spas and resorts, the country triumphs in garnering the world’s attention for all … Continue reading3 →

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